Dr Lynn Wilson 🇨🇦

"Bluesky shows higher level of content originality in scholarly discourse, perhaps due to a higher proportion of academic users. X tends to favor simple retweets. This positions Bluesky as a richer environment for substantive science communication."🧪
True for our study www.nature.com/articles/s41...

The American Academy of Pediatrics: Infants ages 6 months to 2 years should get a COVID vaccination.

A baby's first encounter should be with the vaccine, not the virus.

npr.org/2025/08/20/n...

🎙️ “And now, a story that’s truly out of this world. It begins in the small town of Sarnia, Ontario, where a boy named Chris Hadfield looked up at the night sky and saw more than stars—he saw possibility.

From ‘giv’er’ to ‘freezie’: Online dictionary highlights uniquely Canadian terms Just in time for Canada Day, a team of B.C. researchers has updated an online dictionary of “Canadianisms” – words and phrases unique to the country ranging from serious to slangy, trivial to tragic, ...

Canadian dictionary, eh!

“Calling a kilometre a “klick” is also noted for its outsized use in Canada as is referring to someone as being “in hospital.” Describing a puddle-soaked foot as a “booter” (in the Prairie provinces) or a “soaker” (in Ontario) are also new entries in this category”

#Canada

Why placebos don’t belong in vaccine trials Volunteers in vaccine trials help drive medical breakthroughs, but they don’t always get the real shot. In early studies, some received a placebo, a harmless injection with no active ingredient,

When safe, effective vaccines exist, testing updated versions (e.g., annual flu/COVID shot) by giving some participants a placebo is withholding treatment and thus is unethical. Immunobridging is used instead to evaluate the updated version. 🛟😷 medsky

It’s a misty morning at our marina

Beautiful tulips in High Park, Toronto

Canada named most positive leader on world stage According to a study by Ipsos, Canada remains the top country expected to have a positive influence on world affairs.

Canada named most positive leader on world stage #Canada #cdnpoli

cultmtl.com/2025/03/cana...

Peak Sakura in High Park, Toronto

This is Canada — and we decide what happens here. #CanadaStrong

We took grandson #2 out for burgers down the street last evening, sat in a window seat. Astonished by the countless young people striding by with hands full of take out food packages.
Plus literally dozens of e-bike meal delivery guys with their big backpacks.
And now this 👇🏻🤷🏼
🇨🇦Canada is not broken.

EMPEROR KEISARI- KING KUNINGAS- GENTOO VALKOKULMA- CHINSTRAP MYSSY- ADELIE JAA- YELLOW-EYED KELTASILMA- ROYAL SOUTHERN ROCKHOPPER MACQUARIEN- KALLIOTOYHTO- NORTHERN ROCKHOPPER PITKATOYHTO- FIORDLAND CRESTED VUONO- ERECT CRESTED MACARONI SNARES AFRICAN MAGELLANIC GALAPAGOS HUMBOLDT LITTLE BLUE CRESTED SNARESSAARTEN- AFRIKAN- PATAGONIAN- GALAPAGOSIN- PERUN- SINI- KNOW YOUR PENGUINS

Today we honor the flippered citizens of our icy nation.

Whether you celebrate whilst eating a democracy sausage in Oz, doomscrolling in America, pulling maple taps in Canada, or elsewhere, we appreciate the support! #worldpenguinday

Sharing pics of gorgeous blue skies — I took these on my walk along Lake Ontario this morning

Read about the latest Temerty Faculty of Medicine news in our MedEmail. Professor Dan Drucker is one of 5 recipients if the Breakthrough Prize in recognition of their discovery of GLP-1. mailchi.mp/utoronto/dan... @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

X’s dominance ‘over’ as Bluesky becomes new hub for research Data indicates more scholars turning to alternative social media site to post about their work after Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover

'Bluesky has overtaken its flailing rival X in hosting posts related to new academic research, indicating the platform is fast becoming the go-to place for scholars to share their work.'

Restored OAS eligibility to age 65 yrs. Re-funded science funding after Harper cuts. Unmuzzled scientists after Harper restrictions. Established Canada Child Benefit. Launched national $10/day childcare. Legalized Medical Assistance in Dying. Legalized recreational cannabis. Negotiated CUSMA trade deal. Signed the Paris agreement. Introduced strict gun control. Invested to end 132 drinking water advisories on reserves. Enacted the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Introduced National Pharmacare Framework. Lowered the small business tax rate. Lowered middle class tax rate. Increased income tax for the wealthiest. Established a national suicide prevention hotline. Implemented the Parental sharing benefit. Passed the accessible Canada Act. Provided critical COVID 19 relief.

Polievre’s new favourite phrase:

“Lost Liberal Decade"

What did the Liberals do over the last 10 years?🤔🧐

How to make health care better in Canada? We asked 5 experts - National | Globalnews.ca Global News spoke with five experts to break down the biggest issues in health care today and what federal leaders can do to address them.

“Canadians tell us they need a family doctor. They need that ongoing care. And that is really important—not only to deal with health issues we already have, but to prevent future ones.”

@jossreimer.bsky.social on why primary care must be a top priority in the upcoming federal election.

How does exercise and fitness promote healthy brain aging?
An outstanding, comprehensive review @thelancet.bsky.social
reduced neuroinflammmation, preserves blood-brain-barrier, neurogenesis, role of exerkines, and much more
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Congratulations to Dr. Woodin!

On 9/11, the people of Gander stepped up. They showed the very best of Canada.

Mike Myers and Prime Minister Mike Carney are photographed standing together, leaning on the boards of an ice rink. They are talking to each other and smiling.

Ran into a great Canadian at the rink the other day.

Carney aims to have 'free trade by Canada Day' between provinces and territories | CBC News Prime Minister Mark Carney says he and Canada's premiers have agreed to develop a national trade strategy and promised a slew of support for workers and businesses.

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

The bluebird carries the sky on his back. - Henry David Thoreau

📷: Eastern Bluebird

Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes the hand of President Macron after speaking at a podium in Paris, France.

Canada is strong. Together with our allies, we are even stronger.

Good to meet with you in France, President Macron. The friendship between our two countries is the envy of the world.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Mark Carney walk up a set of stairs inside 10 Downing Street. 

Thanks, Keir, for the warm welcome at 10 Downing Street. 
 
At a time of great consequence for our country — one in which our sovereignty has been called into question — alliances and friendships like ours matter.

Science saves lives. This is such an amazing development.

For those not familiar with CDN politics. Mark Carney has just been elected as Liberal Party leader. Once Trudeau officially steps down as PM, Carney will temporarily be the Prime Minister Then Carney will run in a future election against the other party leaders(UCP, Green and NDP) for PM. Date TBA

Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.

“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”

Using AI to make writing systematic reviews easier and faster Researchers at the University of Toronto and University of Calgary have developed an innovative approach that uses AI-driven large language models (LLMs) to streamline the screening process for system...

#TemertyMed and @ucalgary.bsky.social researchers develop innovative approach using AI to streamline the screening process for systematic reviews. bit.ly/3QKUTn2

Vaccines work by training the immune system to recognize and fight diseases before encountering them naturally. They go through a rigorous pre-approval process and a post-release monitoring program to ensure a high level of safety.